metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
simile: a comparison between two things using the words like or as.
symbolism: the use of symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts in art or literature.
Personification: the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form
Dehumanisation?
Removing the human attributes of someone.
Zoomorphism?
The idea that animals have human qualities and can be used as models for human behaviour.
Sensory imagery?
Descriptive language.
Pathetic fallacy?
Using the weather / environment to portray the mood
Idiom?
An expression or phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
Cliche?
A cliché is a phrase or expression that has been overused and has lost its originality or impact.
Hyperbole?
Exaggeration.
Triplication?
Rule of three.
anthropomorphism?
Attributing human characteristics or behaviours to non-human entities. e.g the rat in ARITS.
mimesis?
Imitation or representation of the real world in art or literature.
pastiche?
Artistic imitation or parody.
satire?
poking fun at the societal establishment
taboo language?
Profanity
connotation?
Emotional or cultural association with a word or phrase.
denotation?
the literal meaning of the word
irony?
A literary device that involves a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.
euphemism?
a polite word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.
dysphemism?
Negative or derogatory/ extreme way of saying something
